MP slams 'shortsighted' Stagecoach decision to axe bus service between Ashton and Glossop

straight to your inboxThe transfer window is now officially open until October, and transfer activity looks to be ramping up around Europe, with Manchester City closing in on the £40million purchase of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake ahead of the new campaign.The MEN understands that City are close to agreeing a deal for £40million, with an extra £1million in add-ons, but the deal has not yet been struck.

Manchester City have overpaid to sign Nathan Ake from Bournemouth.City are closing in on a £40million deal to sign the defender following Bournemouth's relegation from the Premier League.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday July 30.City close to completing Ake dealManchester City are on the verge of completing a £40million deal for Nathan Ake.They are in advanced talks with Bournemouth and look set to sign the centre-back in the coming days.An agreement has not yet been reached, but City are believed to be close to securing Ake’s transfer.Pep Guardiola is looking to strengthen his defensive options following last summer’s departure

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans hit back at Liverpool great Jamie Carragher after he aired his doubts over the club's move for Nathan Ake. The 25-year-old is expected to join City after the Blues agreed a fee with Bournemouth for the Netherlands international following their relegation to the Championship last week.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Thursday, July 23.Rising star Phil Foden has set himself the target of bettering this season’s goal and assist contributions next term.The 20-year-old has been directly involved in 17 goals for City across all competitions throughout 2019/20 – his best haul yet.That is not enough for Foden, though, who insists he can perform better and continue to do so on a consistent basis.“Every year I try to get my stats higher in terms

straight to your inboxManchester United are looking to hijack Manchester City 's reported move for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake - according to reports. Ake, 25, is on City's shortlist as Pep Guardiola targets a new defender and various reports have suggested the Blues have agreed a £35million deal for the Dutchman.

hereThe court heard O'Brien handed himself in to police after seeing a post on social media by Mr George, which called him a 'stalker'.In an interview with police, O'Brien admitted what he'd done.He said he was staying at the nearby Ibis hotel while in Manchester to attend the concert.O'Brien said he hadn't drunk during the start of the year, and that the four to five glasses of wine he had affected him more than usual.He said he had planned to try and approach Mr George after the concert, in a

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Monday July 13.As UEFA's ban on City taking part in European competition is lifted, another investigation continues.The Premier League announced they were looking into the club in March 2019 - a day after UEFA had done the same - in relation to Financial Fair Play but also recruitment of academy players and third-party ownership.It has been stressed that the league investigation into City was separate from any being

In a letter, Burnage councillors described the shake-up as the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for those living in an area with one of the highest elderly populations - and some of the most deprived areas - in Manchester. Currently the 171 bus route runs from Newton Heath to Withington Hospital via stops in Gorton, Burnage, Levenshulme and West Didsbury.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHad an early edgy moment and was well beaten by Trezeguet's shot that clipped the outside of the post. Kept a clean sheet, though.